Business Academic Advisor: Student Success & Orientation

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Work/life balance

Job summary

Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business seeks an Academic Advisor to assist a large student population with course planning, academic actions, and professional engagement. The role supports policy interpretation, graduation clearances, and coordination with campus partners to provide essential advising information.

The ideal candidate will present strong communication, teamwork, and a commitment to student success, with knowledge of advising platforms and a desire to mentor others within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree - no specific discipline.
• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience with primary focus of student-related advising or academic counseling.
• OR Master’s degree with 2 years of experience of student-related advising or academic counseling.
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience with primary focus of student-related advising or academic counseling.
• OR Master’s degree with 4 years of experience of student-related advising or academic counseling.
• For positions that require the employee to teach, a Master's degree will be required.
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures in advising or counseling, and demonstrated commitment to and record of working with underrepresented students.
• Experience advising students in an education setting, preferably with a large student population.
• Experience in Banner, Kronos, Advise Assist, DegreeWorks or other student/client platforms/CRM.

Responsibilities

• Advising students in all matters related to academic and/or curriculum matters.
• Interpreting University policies, procedures, and curriculum to students, faculty, and staff.
• Clearing students for graduation and certifying minors.
• Working with campus partners and advising colleagues to provide essential advising information.
• Assisting with and coordinating registration procedures.
• Advising for student cohort(s).
• Conducting Camp War Eagle (new student orientation) and S.O.S. (transfer student orientation) academic evaluations and advising.
• Evaluating and maintaining student records; and developing students’ self-awareness through analytical and creative thinking.
• The successful candidate will be expected to exhibit progress in his/her own professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Advising and counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Banner

Kronos

Advise Assist

DegreeWorks

Student CRM

Job description

Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business seeks an Academic Advisor to assist a large student population with course planning, academic actions, and professional engagement. The role supports policy interpretation, graduation clearances, and coordination with campus partners to provide essential advising information.

The ideal candidate will present strong communication, teamwork, and a commitment to student success, with knowledge of advising platforms and a desire to mentor others within